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Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
News story
Transport Secretary announces new measures to “keep passengers safe now and level up for the future”
Funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Press release
Route announced for £1 billion Trans-Pennine dualling transformation
Major upgrades to a northern Trans-Pennine route are a step closer today with the official preferred route announced for the £1 billion A66 upgrade.
News story
Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport
From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): transport and travel guidance
Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak.
News story
New guidance published to ensure transport network is safe for those who need to use it
Guidance for safer travel and safer transport operations during the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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What the Department for Transport does
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 24 agencies and public bodies.
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Policy papers and consultations
- Improving new vehicle safety and environmental compliance plus passenger vehicle digital radio requirement
- Electric vehicle smart charging
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Annual Report 2018
- Emergency active travel fund: local transport authority allocations
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Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
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0300 330 3000
Please note that in the current situation, and with the majority of officials following the Prime Minister’s instruction to work from home unless absolutely necessary, we are unable to reply to correspondence that has been sent by post. We apologise for the inconvenience that this will cause but hope you will understand. Please use the contact form above.
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